Although cosmetic testing on animals is banned in the E.U., Israel, Norway and India, the horrific practice is still legal in Canada despite it not being required by law. Terrified rabbits and other small animals have chemicals forced down their throats, dropped in their eyes or smeared across their bodies — all without pain relief, or a voice to make the abuse finally stop.

“We should all take a stand against animal testing for cosmetics because these animals are dying for our vanity and they can’t speak up for themselves, ” Bauer van Straten says. “It’s shocking to know that this needless cruelty is happening right now in Canada. It has to stop. It’s time for Canada to #BeCrueltyFree.”

To help all consumers buy cruelty-free this holiday season, here are a few of Bauer van Straten’s favorite things: